Talbot County Parks and Recreation has officially kicked off the 2025 pool season, with the George Murphy Community Pool in Easton and the Bay Hundred Community Pool in St. Michaels now open to the public. Residents and visitors are invited to cool off, stay active, and enjoy a summer of safe, family-friendly fun.
Public swim hours are from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Pools will operate on weekends through early June, then open daily from June 14 through August 17. Additional weekend dates include August 23–24 and August 30–September 1. Schedule updates may occur based on the Talbot County Public Schools calendar, special events, and weather conditions.
Daily admission is $5.00 per person, with children age 2 and under admitted free. Seasonal memberships are available and include individual passes for $75, senior passes for $65, and family passes for $200 (covering four family members, with an additional $25 per extra member). Membership forms can be downloaded from the Talbot Parks and Recreation website and must be submitted with payment to the Talbot County Community Center, located at 10028 Ocean Gateway in Easton.
Thanks to the continued support of the nonprofit SOS Sink or Swim, free swim lessons are available at both pool locations for children and adults. Since 2014, the organization has provided more than 6,500 learn-to-swim sessions to Talbot County residents. Spaces limited- Register online.
Bay Hundred Community Pool is also offering lap swim on Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 25 through August 15, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Water aerobics classes will be held at Bay Hundred on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from June 16 through August 15, and at George Murphy on Fridays from June 20 through August 15, also from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Both pools are available for private party rentals on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. Parties can be booked from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for $300, or from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for $400, with lifeguards and pool staff provided. Pavilions are available on a first-come, first-served basis during public swim hours.
New this year, Talbot County Parks and Recreation will host its first-ever Doggie Dip Day on Monday, September 1, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the George Murphy Community Pool. This special event gives local pups the chance to enjoy the pool before it closes for the season. Well-behaved, socialized dogs are welcome, accompanied by an adult (18 or older). Dogs must be up-to-date on vaccinations and wear a collar with ID. No more than two dogs are allowed per person. While humans may attend and supervise, swimming is reserved for dogs only. Admission is $5 per dog or a donation of unopened dog food, which will benefit the Talbot Humane Society.
For more information about pool passes, classes, rentals, and the latest updates throughout the season, visit www.talbotparks.org/pools or call 410-770-8050. Follow Talbot County Parks and Recreation on Facebook and Instagram to stay connected all summer long
